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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 986.64 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 986.64 and 268.20 is: 402.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 986.64 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/986.64 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 986.64 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 264,616.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,616.85/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.14

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